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Preferred Options consultation document
Policy MP8: Aftercare
Representation ID: 95036
Received: 30/10/2019
Respondent: Natural England
'Geological' should be added to the list of possible after-uses.
'Geological' should be added to the list of possible after-uses.
Comment
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MIN 19 & MIN 205 - land north of the River Nar, Pentney
Representation ID: 95037
Received: 30/10/2019
Respondent: Natural England
Agree with the potential impacts on the River Nar SSSI as outlined in text under M19.13.
Agree with the potential impacts on the River Nar SSSI as outlined in text under M19.13.
Support
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Policy WP3: Land potentially suitable for waste management facilities
Representation ID: 95038
Received: 30/10/2019
Respondent: Natural England
Agree with a criteria based policy and support the requirement to comply with Policy MW2.
Agree with a criteria based policy and support the requirement to comply with Policy MW2.
Object
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MIN 102 - land at North Farm, south of the River Thet, Snetterton
Representation ID: 95047
Received: 30/10/2019
Respondent: Natural England
Agree this allocation should be rejected for the reasons provided in the conclusion under M102.13. in relation to designated sites.
Agree this allocation should be rejected for the reasons provided in the conclusion under M102.13. in relation to designated sites.
Comment
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MIN 69 - land north of Holt Road, Aylmerton
Representation ID: 95055
Received: 30/10/2019
Respondent: Natural England
Support the requirements listed under this policy with regard to the AONB landscape and adjacent Briton's Lane Gravel Pit SSSI. In particular, restoration proposals need to be sensitive to the Cromer Ridge in terms of the proposed gradients. Removal of the strip of land that lies between the existing quarry and the proposed extension would need to be undertaken carefully and in ways to minimise the resulting impacts that would arise from the removal of wooded areas on the landscape character, biodiversity and users of public rights of way within the AONB.
Support the requirements listed under this policy with regard to the AONB landscape and adjacent Briton's Lane Gravel Pit SSSI. In particular, restoration proposals need to be sensitive to the Cromer Ridge in terms of the proposed gradients. Removal of the strip of land that lies between the existing quarry and the proposed extension would need to be undertaken carefully and in ways to minimise the resulting impacts that would arise from the removal of wooded areas on the landscape character, biodiversity and users of public rights of way within the AONB.
Comment
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Specific Site Allocation Policy MIN 115 (North Walsham)
Representation ID: 95073
Received: 30/10/2019
Respondent: Natural England
We welcome proposals to restore this allocation to woodland and heathland with public access given its close proximity to North Walsham, the current lack of existing greenspace provision and the planned expansion of the town.
We welcome proposals to restore this allocation to woodland and heathland with public access given its close proximity to North Walsham, the current lack of existing greenspace provision and the planned expansion of the town.
Comment
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1. Introduction
Representation ID: 98885
Received: 30/10/2019
Respondent: Natural England
Natural England is a non-departmental public body. Our statutory purpose is to ensure that the natural environment is conserved, enhanced, and managed for the benefit of present and future generations, thereby contributing to sustainable development.
We welcome the opportunity to comment on the Preferred Options consultation of the Minerals and Waste Local Plan Review (M&WLPR) prepared by your authority, and have submitted a few comments on specific policies and proposed site allocations through the on-line consultation process, having reviewed the following documents:
* Main M&WLPR Preferred Options consultation document, dated July 2019;
* Draft Sustainability Appraisal (Part B) of the M&WLPR, dated June 2019; and
* Draft Habitats Regulations Assessment (Test of Likely Significant Effect)of M&WLPR, dated July 2019.
We are satisfied, and agree, with the findings of both of the above Sustainability Appraisal (SA) and Habitats Regulations Assessment documents, both are thorough and robust. My only comment in regard to the SA is that it would be good under Table 8.1 under SA6: To protect and enhance Norfolk's biodiversity and geodiversity, to include an indicator which demonstrates how the Local Plan is contributing to biodiversity net gain by recording the area of new habitats created following the restoration of allocated sites.
Otherwise, I'd just like to reiterate the remarks I made in response to the Initial Options stage, that you and your team are to be congratulated on the quality of the consultation documents that have been produced. Natural England considers that the M&WLPR undertaken to date has been detailed, comprehensive and written in accordance with current legislation and policy.
Thank you for your consultation on the above dated 17 September 2019 which was received by Natural England on the same date.
Natural England is a non-departmental public body. Our statutory purpose is to ensure that the natural environment is conserved, enhanced, and managed for the benefit of present and future generations, thereby contributing to sustainable development.
We welcome the opportunity to comment on the Preferred Options consultation of the Minerals and Waste Local Plan Review (M&WLPR) prepared by your authority, and have submitted a few comments on specific policies and proposed site allocations through the on-line consultation process, having reviewed the following documents:
* Main M&WLPR Preferred Options consultation document, dated July 2019;
* Draft Sustainability Appraisal (Part B) of the M&WLPR, dated June 2019; and
* Draft Habitats Regulations Assessment (Test of Likely Significant Effect)of M&WLPR, dated July 2019.
We are satisfied, and agree, with the findings of both of the above Sustainability Appraisal (SA) and Habitats Regulations Assessment documents, both are thorough and robust. My only comment in regard to the SA is that it would be good under Table 8.1 under SA6: To protect and enhance Norfolk's biodiversity and geodiversity, to include an indicator which demonstrates how the Local Plan is contributing to biodiversity net gain by recording the area of new habitats created following the restoration of allocated sites.
Otherwise, I'd just like to reiterate the remarks I made in response to the Initial Options stage, that you and your team are to be congratulated on the quality of the consultation documents that have been produced. Natural England considers that the M&WLPR undertaken to date has been detailed, comprehensive and written in accordance with current legislation and policy.
If you have any questions please contact me.
